Mohandas Gandhi was one of the world's great leaders who used nonviolent resistance to protest against the caste system. Readers will learn all about his life, Hinduism, and the amazing things he accomplished in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated and enlivened through interesting facts, vivid images, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that assists in improving vocabulary.

Featuring basic concepts, this nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers!

Ella dreams of a new life away from her mean step-sisters and wicked step-mother. A new life filled with the things that a girl needs, like people who care about her, a job she loves, and dresses with big, roomy pockets. After a fun night at the Prince's ball, a leftover glass slipper holds the key to making her dreams a reality. Readers will be "enchanted" by this short chapter book that puts a modern spin on the classic fairy tale, Cinderella.

Roberto Clemente is remembered as one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, but more than that, he was also a man who believed in equality for all. Readers will learn about his incredible life in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title. Children will enthusiastically want to learn all they can about Roberto's amazing life as the first Puerto Rican in major league baseball through vibrant images, intriguing facts, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.

This fantasy fiction book will appeal to students who love stories involving time travel, magic, and libraries! Rosie Popolchek hates working in the family bakery. But after a magical librarian sends her back in time, Rosie learns to appreciate the hard work that went into creating the Popolchek family bakery. This 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations and compelling text to capture the attention of kids who enjoy imaginative stories.

Bella and her family live on a sprawling ranch outside of town, along the Los Angeles River. But when tragedy strikes, she closes her heart to the world. A traveling magician thinks this makes her beastly and with a wave of his hand, he transforms her into a beast. Will she be able to break the spell? Find out in this new spin on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Featuring diverse characters and a historical setting, this hi-lo book is sure to enchant readers.

This short, 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Glinnie loves to hear Granny Dot's imaginative stories. The strange story of Nick Chopper the Tin Woodsman, Nimee Amee, and the menacing Witch of the East seem very familiar. Who exactly is the little girl from Kansas who wears silver slippers and why does Granny Dot have such a twinkle in her eye? Glinnie can't wait to find out!

For as long as he can remember, Jonah has loved being a performer. Now he has the opportunity to star in his community theater's production of Oliver. But will some behind-the scenes antics cost him his chance to shine in the spotlight? Especially appealing to theater fans, this short, 32-page chapter book explores what it's like to be part of a theater production. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this hi-lo book will appeal to reluctant readers.